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Male Menopause (also called viropause or andropause) involves the hormonal, physiological, and chemical changes that occur in all men generally between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can occur as early as 35 or as late as 65. These changes effect all aspects of a man’s life.
Male menopause is, thus, a physical condition with psycho- logical, interpersonal, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Purpose:
The purpose of male menopause is to signal the end of First Adulthood and prepare men for Second Adulthood. The initial signs often involve changes in a man’s sexuality.
Context:
Think of life as climbing a mountain. Somewhere between 40 and 55 most men reach the summit. For most of human history we then went “down hill” rapidly and died. Now, for the first time, we can experience the full human life cycle. We can experience the second half of life.
The Male Menopause Passage involves the trek down the mountain of of First Adulthood and through the valley below. To complete the journey we must let go of the baggage that got us through First Adulthood and develop new passion, power, and purpose to see us through Second Adulthood.
Male menopause, rather than signaling the beginning of the end, actually signals the end of the beginning. It tells us we are finished with First Adulthood and ready to embark on a trek up a new mountain to Second Adulthood.
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Joking about menopause–Musical celebrates phase in women’s livesBy Andrea Garcia
SAN FRANCISCO – Is the dreaded phase of menopause an insanely funny topic? Oh, yeah.
For Jeanie Linders, writer/producer of “Menopause the Musical,” the change she experienced produced a block of parodied words in her head. In fact, it inspired her to write a musical – one that has garnered universal attention.
“I sent my cast to a Muslim country and the response was the same – it’s a very universal process and it’s becoming a more visible topic,” the 56-year-old said. “There were even men in the audience with turbans on who brought their wives to see it.”
Which is why Linders proudly boasts that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”
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“Menopause: New and Improved 2005″ will feature naturopathic physician Tori Hudson, who will speak about natural therapies, hormone resesearch demystified and choices clarified. Expert topics will include: Herbal and nutritional options for menopause symptoms; natural and conventional hormonal therapies; bone and heart health; hot flashes, night sweats, sexual function, mood and sleep. The event will take place Friday, April 29, from 6-8 p.m. in the Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic annex, 720 N. 30th St. Tickets are $5 until April 22 and $7 after, and can be purchased at Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic or Juros Pharmacy at 2043 Grand Ave.
“Transformational Menopause Practicalities and Possibilities: A workshop to educate and celebrate.” In-depth education regarding herbal, nutritional and hormonal treatments including strategies for decision-making, group office visit with the physicians, soothing sauna and menopausal ritual. The event will feature naturopathic physician Margaret Beeson and gynecologist Janet Dietrich. Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $100. Register by calling the Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic at 259-5096.
Click here to read the article on “Demystifying Menopause.”
Our Menopause Newsletter went out 4/1/05 with a feature story on Kathleen (read her whole story here).
The newsletter contains regular features that provide sources for high-quality supplements, a free news source keeping you up-to-date on important menopause and andropause solutions, as well as self-help tips for personal growth. This month’s tip was a doozy – $2495.00 worth of FREE seminar tickets to the Millionaire Mind Seminar. If you don’t want to miss this opportunity, go to our current issue and find the URL that will hook you up.
If you have specific questions, or would like to see more information on a particular subject in our newsletter, please email me at cathy@menopauseinfo.org.
Menopause Articles | admin April 24, 2005 | 
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